Peer pressure cuts unnecessary antibiotics in hospitals
NCT ID NCT07368660
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a simple idea: give hospital doctors regular feedback showing how their antibiotic prescribing compares to their peers. Researchers provided educational sessions and bimonthly email reports to 147 hospitalists at four hospitals. The goal was to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve patient safety. The study measured changes in prescribing rates and tracked infections like C. difficile.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- peer-comparison feedback reports and educational sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could be used in other hospitals to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and lower patient risks like infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed quality improvement study, not a large clinical trial. Results may not apply to all hospitals or provider groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Emory University Hospital (EUH)
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States